Vacancy for the Research Data Analyst

 Due to expansion of its activities, The Population Council is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following position in its Abuja office (Nigeria):
Job Description and Requirements:
Research Data Analyst
The successful candidate will be responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation and Data Management of a comprehensive HIV Prevention and Care Project and other projects managed by PC. The officer will manage the database for capturing and processing the data collected through the management information systems of the project. He/she will set up the database for data entry of service data from the field. The officer will carry out the data processing and analysis and generate the statistical tables, charts and graphs for periodic project reports.
Qualifications:
1. Level of Education – A minimum of Masters in Social Science, Statistics. Public Health or any related area;
2. Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role-5 years;
3. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skill;
4. Language Requirements – Excellent English language;
5. Level of IT Expertise Required – Ability to use the following statistical packages – Epi Data, SPSS;
6. Ability to travel within and outside Nigeria;
7. Strong analytic and database skills including statistical analysis; and
8. Experience in implementing management information systems and field research is an added advantage.
Method of Application:
Qualified candidates should follow the instructions below:
A. Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations) and resume to nigeria@popcouncil.org on or before August 31, 2010.
B. Clearly state the position title for which you are applying and your full names – starting with the surname first, then other names (e.g Research Data Analyst – BEN. Joshua Ekong) – in the subject area of the email.
C. All attachments must be in pdf files.
NB: Candidates who do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified. Population Council reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
No phone calls. Please.